Do I need to get an external anti-virus program or is Windows 8 or 8.1 sufficient?
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I do not have (because I have not seen a need for) an external anti-virus program. But, I am sure someone else's opinion would be that you do need one.
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I have found it unnecessary to install an anti-virus program if I am running Windows through Parallels. I do all of my web surfing through Safari on my Mac and therefore bypass the vulnerabilities of IE in Windows.
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You usually don't need an antivirus. I use history eraser &advanced; task killer on the regular &it; seems to keep my phone clean.
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I like windows 8 because of the apps you can download from the store. But you need a good spyware to keep it running fast.
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It depends on the seller and the OS.Most public sellers include Norton or the such, but Windows 8 versions also come with Windows Defender.
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Windows 8.1 includes very basic virus protection in the form of Windows Defender, it is not a comprehensive solution but it should suffice for most basic users.
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It has nothing to do with the computer. Without antivirus software or malware protection, the viruses will follow where ever you bring your infected files. Back up everything on to an external drive and run antivirus software on it to get rid of the files. Format your internal harddrive and reinstall your OS.
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It comes with a free trial of McAfee. Right now I just use Avast, it's free and it works.
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No idea. I would call the HP Support Line. (Also: ... Win 8 comes will all the Anti-Virus program you need: DEFENDER. Meaning: I deleted the annoying Norton package all together and so far it looks like DEFENDER is doing in the back-ground all the work.)
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It did not come with any 3rd party antivirus programs. I however use Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7 (free with valid Windows copy).
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You should *have* a reputable antivirus app on your machine, but Microsoft's Windows Defender is acceptable if you would like a free, basic, easy to maintain software.Please also read the following article:Tools for a Safer PC - Krebs on Security - http://krebsonsecurity.com/tools-for-a-safer-pc/(Note that "Microsoft Security Essentials" is now known as "Windows Defender" which I referenced above.)
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Fiona is right about security essentials, but you can still get free anti-virus with Avast. Works great!
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No security. You'll need your security/antivirus system to be configured to scan/watch a mounted/external drive (or however its defined.) The ones I got have some software on it, but it's more of a privacy/encryption scheme than keeping you protected from downloaded nasties.
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I have windowa 7---just finished the game. no problems.--Just turn off the anti virus programs when playing these games.
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Look up your laptop brand and model number at the manufacture page and read the spec's . . I would suggest you change O/S to a more modern and better one . . Go visit www.ubuntu.com and down load the latest version and use the TRY button on the CD / DVD runs circiles around Windows any day of the week No Virus's No Bots and No Malware . . Add Gufw for firewall and ClamTK for anti virus and your off and running ( I have to turn my fire wall off to sign into my web site Cpanel ) as the fire wall blocks to much
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Mine included Norton, but it was out of date and I had problems the first week. Made the mistake of clicking on the "Games", and ended up with a lot of junk, nothing terribly malicious, but annoying and slowed everything down. Dumped the Norton and installed Kaspersky (which I had had on my old computer) and MalewareBytes.
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Hello, The computer comes with a trial MCafee version, but is is only valid for one month, after that you have to buy a Antivirus